Exemptions and approvals for the handling, transport, and categorisation of certain cargoes.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

Our website is the fastest and easiest way to apply, renew, and pay for your certificate.

Follow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

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A guide for domestic commercial vessels

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.